NIAR Test Lab Manager

Department: NIAR Environmental Test Lab

Location: Wichita, KS - Other Wichita Location

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Commensurate with experience

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Job Details

The NIAR Environmental Test Lab is seeking a Test Laboratory Manager to lead a group of skilled EMI/EMC test engineers. The person must be highly skilled in EMI/EMC testing, specifically to the RTCA DO-160 and MIL-STD 461 test standards. This person will lead a team of engineers, coordinating many test activities and lab functions, including managing personnel, developing test schedules, providing technical expertise to external customers, leading lab research projects, and leading development of new capabilities and new business ventures.

Job Summary

Independently interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates research assignments in a field or specialization of an engineering discipline.

Formulates and conducts research on problems of considerable scope and complexity.

Explores subject area and defines scope and selection of problems for investigation through conceptually related studies or series of projects of lesser scope.

Essential Functions

Interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates engineering research assignments concerned with unique or controversial problems. Applies diversified knowledge of engineering research principles, practices, and protocols in research projects; makes recommendations and conclusions which serve as the basis for decision making in a specialty area. Formulates and conducts systematic problem analysis and resolution in an area of considerable scope and complexity through series of complete and conceptually related studies, or through a variety of projects of lesser scope. Receives administrative supervision, with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.

Develops model concepts and approaches as an individual researcher and acts independently on technical matters. Collaborates with users and principal investigators on design, analysis, application, and reporting of research projects; provides technical leadership and technique consultation.

Prepares analyses, reports, and other documentation for publication; presents findings at local, national, and/or international meetings. Prepares, or assists with the preparation of, materials for grant proposals to obtain funding in support of research activities.

Serves as principal investigator on single or multiple projects of complexity and scope consistent with above criteria, and/or manages a research unit. Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Four (4) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proficient in Microsoft 365 products

Excellent communication skills including in verbal, written, and interpersonal interactions.

Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in engineering

Five (5) years of experience with EMI/EMC and/or direct/indirect effects of lightning testing per RTCA DO-160 or MIL-STD 461 test standards

Two (2) years of experience in a leadership role

Knowledge of standard programming languages (Pythan, Java, etc.).

Preferred License/Certifications/Training

iNARTE EMC Engineer certification preferred

Physical Requirements

Ability to ascend and descend ladders and/or stairs.

Ability to position self to place, construct, and/or maintain equipment and items in designated spaces. This includes but is not limited to the ability to work in confined and elevated spaces.

Ability to inspect and/or surveil materials, equipment, reports, and/or incidents and identify any errors, needs and/or determining factors.

Ability to interpret effectively, accurately and impartially, both receptively and expressively.

Ability to remain in a stationary position.

Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.

Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators.

Ability to use tools, equipment, and technology necessary to do the job. This includes dexterity in instrument manipulation.

Ability to move or traverse across campus, within buildings and offices, and/or across external environments.